Ms Rachel Taulelei was recognised with a CNZM for her services to business, Māori and governance at this afternoon’s investiture ceremony at Government House. Also acknowledged with ONZM's were Mr Ian Gardiner for services to the communications industry and mountain safety, and Mr Neville Greenwood for services to the sheep industry.
Mr Ed Cooke and Mrs Juliet Cooke were each awarded a KSM in recognition of their many years of services to music in Greytown.
This afternoon’s ceremony saw five recipients receive their MNZM in a range of areas including rugby, human rights, mental health, youth and people with disabilities.
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